Year-long fundraising effort ends in £7,500 donation to Dorset charity
A YEAR of fundraising ended with a £7,550 donation to boost counselling services in Dorset. The cash was handed to…
Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze in thatched roof of Gillingham house
A DOZEN fire crews – around 60 firefighters – tackled a blaze in the thatched roof of a property…
Bid for two new bedrooms at landmark Shaftesbury hotel
AN underused function room at a Shaftesbury hotel could be converted into two new bedrooms. Makcenzie Wheeler Architecture and Interiors…
Shock as ‘Mr Somerton’ – Cllr Dean Ruddle – passes away aged just 59
‘MR SOMERTON’ – Dean Ruddle – has died at the age of 59. The Somerset Council member – who was…
West Dorset MP calls for former Post Office boss to lose CBE
A DORSET MP has called for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to have her CBE removed. Chris Loder (Con,…
Am dram group Wriggle Valley players plans ball to mark 25 years on the stage
AN amateur dramatic group is planning something special to mark 25 years on the stage. Fresh from the success of…
New Explorer’s Passport for youngsters at Camp Bestival
YOUNG people attending this year’s Camp Bestival in Dorset can enjoy a raft of activities – and log them…
Tributes to former Glastonbury councillor Alan Gloak MBE, who has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Somerset Council chair – and Glastonbury representative – Alan Gloak MBE, who has…
Landmark Wincanton garage has closed – but car sales continue
A LANDMARK Wincanton car business has closed – but another continues. The garage at Bridge Motors, in Silver Street,…
Flats plan for former Prezzo in Blandford allowed after planning appeal
PLANS to convert a former Blandford restaurant into apartments have been approved after an appeal. In June 2022, Dorset Council…
